The holy mass that was led by Bishop Célestin Hakizimana of Gikongoro Diocese and other priests who encouraged the pilgrims to love each other and be grateful for what they were given by the Lord.
Among others, they prayed against the streak of Ebola in Congo and for Burundi’s security to be restored.
Belie vers came from afar and near to ask the Mary to intercede for them and shower them with blessings.
Kieni Francis, who travelled from Uganda to arrive on the 12th August 2018, said she came to call out to the Virgin Mary’s mercy and for more miracles to happen into her life.
“I lost my husband when I was still very young. I like calling out to the Virgin Mary, to help me in the problems I always meet,” Kieni said.
Karasira Egide from Kigali said; “I came yesterday and although receiving food is a problem indeed, others were not able to receive a place to stay in as rooms were fully booked. Foreign visitors came early and booked all the rooms.
Many pilgrims told IGIHE reporter that the main reason that brings them to Kibeho was due to the first apparition of Mother Mary at Kibeho, 37 years ago.
Carrying bottles and jericans, thousands of pilgrims went to draw holy water, sold at Rwf500 for five liters, from a spring at the foothill of Kibeho which is claimed to cure many diseases.
It is estimated that between 6000 and 7,000 pilgrims from around the world attended this year’s event.
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